Indie Education is an educational hub and home to a family of independent training and educational programs, providing learning services for all age groups, driven by a team of professionals that are dedicated and passionate about lifelong learning.

As an RTO and Independent School provider, our programs cater for the needs and interests of young people, senior secondary school students in Years 9 to 12, the general community, third age learners, and adults with a disability in supported employment, training and lifestyle activities.

Due to expansion nationally and operational demand within our business, we’re looking for a Senior Industrial Relations Generalist to join our team. In this role you’ll provide guidance and support to employees and Leaders, applying intermediate level technical knowledge across a broad range of IR functions. Key focus areas include managing performance advice, policy development, providing leadership in case management/end to end process, case load management, Work Cover and Injury Management, workplace investigations, and the disciplinary management process.

Core Workplace Objectives

• Extensive experience managing complex investigations, including misconduct, behavioural issues, complaints, disputes and grievances within in a large, diverse and complex organisational setting.
• Analyse data and prepare professional high-level reports to identify themes, trends, root causes, and systemic issues at both operational and organisational levels.
• Provide high level IR advice and coaching to People Leaders and supervisors in accordance with IR better practices, legislative guidelines & obligations, sustainable outcomes and Company policy.
• Develop and implement IR related communications across the organisation.
• Contribute to IR projects by identifying improvement opportunities and providing business insights.
• Provide high level advice to the Management Team on Industrial Relations matters.
• Monitor and report on industrial relations trends and legislative changes affecting the business.
• Maintain accurate records of industrial relations activities and provide regular reports to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional leadership teams and provide consultancy, support and advice to senior leaders, line managers and employees on a wide range of HR and IR matters.
• Provide daily operational support to the IR Team and the Head of IR & Risk.
• Support managers in the grievance and managing performance processes.
• Conduct formal IR and HR investigations and enquiries.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on IR and HR issues, contributing to the development of their leadership capabilities.
• Write high level reports that include monthly reports/investigation reports/IR Review and Advice.

Report on weekly IR Metrics.

• Contribute to the review and development of company-wide policies, procedures, and systems, actively participating in their consistent implementation.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, templates, and documents for key IR processes.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of relevant legislation and supporting the implementation and delivery of systems and processes across the organisation.
• Monitor and respond to HR enquiries in designated HR mailboxes as and when required.

For this position with our company, applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources (or related field or experience), with knowledge and understanding of IR and HR principles.
• Have a minimum of 2 years' IR Generalist experience, with the ability to communicate and form relationships with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate genuine IR Experience and a passion for IR.
• Have a solutions-focused approach and deal with issues and change in a proactive, positive, and dynamic way.
• Embrace change and a dynamic working environment.
• An ability to occasionally travel interstate.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, case management and priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide:

• Annual National Police Checks
• Working with Children’s Check within relevant state/s

Benefits of Indie Education

• PBI Salary Packaging available through Maxxia
• Uniform provided.
• 15 days paid personal leave.
• Paid parental leave provisions.
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program.
• Locations all around Australia.

If you have any questions regarding the role Contact: Chris Cornwall, Head of IR & Risk, via email [email protected]